In grateful recognition Dr. Norman Borlaug (21 March 1914; † 12 September 2009) The 1970 Nobeal Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Norman Ernest Borlaug served on Legacy’s Board of Advisors during his last five years. Known as the “Father of the Green Revolution”, he has been credited with saving over one billion lives. He is recognized the world over for his work as a biochemist in developing hybrid wheat and varieties of cereal grains that produce high yields. He is considered one of the 20th century’s ten greatest contributors to humankind. (more…) The Honorable Francis Blanchard (21 July 1916; † 9 December 2009) The former Director-General of the International Labor Organization, Dr. Blanchard, served on Legacy’s Advisory Board during his last four years. Known as a “diplomat par excellence” he is credited with consipiring with Pope Jean-Paul to help Lech Walesa gain power and saving Poland from emancipation of dictatorship. Under his leadership, the ILO pioneered efforts to unite the World Bank and the IMF to actively devise strategies to overcome poverty.(more…) Who We Are Amy Balderson Stephen Beekman Bonnie Fatio Musimbi Kanyoro Christian Marc Faith Whittlesey Frank Vizcarra Batbileg Sugar David C. Beck Amy Balderson As founder, managing director and principal interviewer for Legacy, Amy Balderson chairs the Board of Governors. She brings experience in broadcast journalism, communications and public affairs in Asia, the United States and Europe. (more…) Stephen Beekman Stephen Beekman serves on Legacy’s Board of Governors and heads up finance and operations. He also manages Stevenson & Beekman, a consulting partnership affiliated with the Hottinger Group. He has headed financial institutions including Bank... Read More...

Legacy’s mission is to inspire current and future generations to build on the values, wisdom and experience of leading personalities. We can achieve our mission with the generous support of those who donate their personal life stories. With your financial support, Legacy will be able to continue its work in collecting life story interviews of world leaders and make a difference in the lives of current and future generations beyond our lifetimes. Here are some other ways you can support our work: Give by Mail Please print, complete and return our short giving form. You may also give in honor of or in memory of a relative, friend or colleague by completing the honor/memorial section of the giving form. Send your check payable to Legacy Sàrl to: Legacy Sàrl Case Postale 369,CH-1290 Versoix; Switzerlandor call +41 22 347 29 17. By bank transfer : Banque Raiffeisen Salève et Communies Réunies,1255 Vernier, Switzerland,Titulaire: Legacy Sàrl,IBAN: CH0280187000022981318 Please make sure that you appear as the “by order” party on the transfer. By Swiss Postal Order:BR Salève et Communes Réunies1255 Veyrier 229813.18 80187Legacy SàrlChemin des Rouvières 31290 Richelien-sur-Versoix Konto/Compte/Conto 12.-10362-0 Other Ways to Support Our Work There are many other ways to give to Legacy including: gifts of stock or real estate, wills and bequests, appreciated securities, gifts of mutual fund shares, gifts in honor and memory of special people. For more information on these ways of giving, feel free to contact us. Find out about these and other special programs including: Legacy’s Ambassadors Marianne Helms (Legacy content contributor) founded the Ambassadors memberships to honor supporters who make unrestricted gifts of CHF... Read More...

Eligible contributors of content to Legacy® include world-class personalities in business, politics, science, education, religion and art (performing, writing, painting, etc.) If your organization is interested in acquiring any raw footage for a production, please contact us and describe your project. Legacy® matches the wishes of the content contributor with your production’s objectives. Legacy’s Memory Bank has a treasure trove of life story interviews featuring many world-class leaders from a wide variety of cultures and religions. According to the Content contributors’ wishes, discretionary reasons and confidentiality, many personalities are not listed on the web site. Please contact Legacy® if you have a specific inquiry about a particular person. Highlights of Legacy‘s Memory Bank... Read More...

The interview process is enjoyable, effortless and far less cumbersome than writing memoirs or books. Interviews are conducted in settings of the content contributors’ choice, generally where he or she spends a lot of time and feels most comfortable and creative. You will have the opportunity to meet with the interviewer before you start recording. Legacy® uses is the latest technology and equipment (High Definition), and sensitive interviewers make the atmosphere comfortable and relaxed. Legacy® facilitates the entire process of creating powerful legacies, from preparation to guiding the questioning according to the content contributor’s priorities. And Legacy® makes it easy to record updates. ” Legacy® helped me reveal the essence of my career and contributions to mankind in a very natural and spontaneous manner. For this, I am most grateful.” Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Legacy® Advisory Board... Read More...